Published report · Nov 2, 2026
Abade Irizarry: A Recording Precedent and the Dismissal That Followed
Abade Irizarry recorded a traffic stop in Lakewood, Colorado, in May 2019. His later complaint alleged that officer Ahmed Yehia obstructed the camera, shone a bright flashlight toward it and used a patrol vehicle to threaten the people recording. These allegations became a federal case about the right to observe police performing public duties.
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Abade Irizarry recorded a traffic stop in Lakewood, Colorado, in May 2019. His later complaint alleged that officer Ahmed Yehia obstructed the camera, shone a bright flashlight toward it and used a patrol vehicle to threaten the people recording. These allegations became a federal case about the right to observe police performing public duties.
Coverage is May 26,2019 through the July 2022 appeal and October 26–27,2022 dismissal entries. The reversal permits a claim to proceed; it supplies no damages verdict or proven version of every alleged act.
From our report published Nov 2, 2026. This describes that report’s documented position, not a fresh check of today’s court docket.
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Abade Irizarry recorded a traffic stop in Lakewood, Colorado, in May 2019. His later complaint alleged that officer Ahmed Yehia obstructed the camera, shone a bright flashlight toward it and used a patrol vehicle to threaten the people recording. These allegations became a federal case about the right to observe police performing public duties.
Coverage is May 26,2019 through the July 2022 appeal and October 26–27,2022 dismissal entries. The reversal permits a claim to proceed; it supplies no damages verdict or proven version of every alleged act.
COURT RECORDS
1:20-cv-02881-NYW, D. Colorado; appeal21-1247
1:20-cv-02881-NYW, D. Colorado; appeal21-1247
PRIMARY SOURCES
https://www.ca10.uscourts.gov/sites/ca10/files/opinions/010110708555.pdf
https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/18466025/irizarry-v-yehia/
https://therealnews.com/a-cop-tried-to-keep-him-from-recording-a-traffic-stop-but-now-hes-fighting-back-to-change-the-law
FOOTAGE
Abade Irizarry encounter recording / excerpts published by The Real News Network
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7bBvwXFwWM
Attributed original encounter excerpts from the identified TRNN report show the camera/flashlight dispute. The report is a source compilation, not a continuous raw recording; reporter narration is not presented as encounter audio and officer/bystander context is preserved. Limited excerpts support case-specific documentary reporting and original legal/financial commentary. Public access and credit do not establish an express license; no permission grant or legal guarantee is asserted. Source credit establishes provenance and does not claim an express footage license.
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